CodeRush 2.0
By Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur
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A 24-hour multi-domain innovation hackathon for students at YCCE Nagpur — ₹1,00,000 prize pool plus incubation support.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹70,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 2 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
CodeRush 2.0 is a 24-hour multi-domain innovation hackathon organised by Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur. The event invites the brightest student minds to solve real-world challenges by ideating, prototyping, and presenting cutting-edge solutions to problem statements inspired by global innovation leaders.
Who Should Apply Open to all students from recognised colleges and universities across India. Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are allowed. No prior hackathon experience is required — the event is beginner to expert friendly.
Format & Timeline The hackathon is structured in multiple rounds:
- Round 1: Idea Submission (Online) — Teams submit a brief idea proposal (PDF/PPT) for any track under Open Innovation. Top 50 teams are shortlisted based on the submission. Shortlisted teams pay a registration fee of ₹2,000 per team (accommodation and meals provided free of cost).
- Round 2: Final Development Round (On-site) — The selected 50 teams compete offline at YCCE Nagpur from 7 August 9:00 AM to 8 August 9:00 AM. Teams receive problem statements from sponsors and build a functional prototype. Mentors and evaluators guide and assess progress. This is a non-eliminator round.
- Round 3: Live Pitch + Demo — Teams present their solution to a jury of experts (10-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A).
- Round 4: Final Live Pitch — Top 10 teams present to a jury and the crowd. Winners are announced and prizes distributed.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: ₹35,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹25,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹10,000
- Consolation Prize: ₹30,000 in AI Credits
- Participation Certificates for all teams
- Incubation Support for winning teams
Eligibility Teams of exactly 5 members. Open to all students from recognised colleges/universities. Participants must carry a valid institutional ID card. Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are allowed.
About the Organiser Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur, is a well-known engineering institution in Maharashtra. The college regularly hosts technical events and hackathons to foster innovation among students.
How to Apply Registration deadline is 2 August 2026. Apply via the official Unstop page linked above. Shortlisted teams will receive a payment link via email/WhatsApp.
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Organizers
Organizer
Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹70,000
What You Get
CodeRush 2.0 is a prize-based hackathon: winning teams receive cash awards after the final live pitch. Prizes are ₹35,000 for 1st place, ₹25,000 for 2nd, and ₹10,000 for 3rd. The consolation prize is ₹30,000 in AI credits. Beyond cash, all participating teams get certificates, and winning teams receive incubation support. Shortlisted teams also get free accommodation and meals during the on-site round after paying the ₹2,000 per-team registration fee.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
